Ok, before anyone asks I have checked other threads and posted my problem. However to no avail, as no one has replied.
So, strait to the problem... I recently decided to install an ICS theme for my SG2, i was having problems trying to get into CWM and once I was in (after about 2 hours of googling) I followed the necessary steps to install the Theme.
Once the phone began to re-boot it started the boot loop on the ICS boot screen, so I began searching XDA forums for a solution. The most common was to wipe data and user files then flash an original rom using Odin. I tried this and the phone simply boot looped on the Original SG2 boot animation. I also tried leaving it on the boot loop for up to 10 minutes but nothing happened.
Help ASAP would be awesome thanks in advance,
Sam.
You should always take a backup of your rom before flashing themes and other stuff in case something goes wrong but if u didn't take it. go to cwm and in there, go to advanced, from there mount usb
And put another rom on your sd card and flash it
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Thanks for the post, I am new to rooting/ flashing etc, and realised i should have backed up my rom.
I cant seem to get into CWM because when I hold... vol up + Home + Power, I only get put into the Android recovery, not CWM. :/
Is there another way to get into CWM??
Also I might have backed it up, if I did where would it be in the files?
GypZ said:
Thanks for the post, I am new to rooting/ flashing etc, and realised i should have backed up my rom.
I cant seem to get into CWM because when I hold... vol up + Home + Power, I only get put into the Android recovery, not CWM. :/
Is there another way to get into CWM??
Also I might have backed it up, if I did where would it be in the files?
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If you can't come into CWM, try to flash with Odin some rom which will give you a root. Lighting rom is one of them for example - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1095274
Then you should be able to get into CWM and flash other roms you want.
1. Boot into download mode.
2. Flash CF-Root, it does not matter which kernel you pick, just pick one.
3. You have recovery back.
ok, so I've managed to get it into CWM and I've installed Villain rom.
Problem is, it is still boot looping. :/
Any ideas?
Btw Thank you so much for the support so far.
GypZ said:
ok, so I've managed to get it into CWM and I've installed Villain rom.
Problem is, it is still boot looping. :/
Any ideas?
Btw Thank you so much for the support so far.
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For CWM you need to install CWM if you have then you have overwritten it somehow .
ONE the BOOT LOOP post
or BOOT LOOP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
TWO.
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
Still problems use usb jig to set rom counter to zero .
Return to service centre .
jje
THANK YOU
Thanks for all the help guys, I've got it ack to its original state and most importantly stopped the boot loop.
Thanks again,
Sam
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OK so it seems a lot of people are having issues with boot loops when they are messing around with things. First thing. Your phone is NOT bricked or broken.
It's just unable to start due to something missing or broken. Don't panic, there's no issue. I did this the day I got my phone, and there was nobody to "help" as such, so I just fixed it myself.
These are the steps to fix a boot loop. If you do this correctly, it WILL fix it. But you must do it EXACTLY to the letter.
So here we go...
1) Turn off your phone. Unplug it from your computer etc
2) Hold down home, power, and volume UP. This will enter recovery mode. If you are using CF-Root, you'll get CWM recovery. If not, you get stock recovery. It doesn't matter which appears.
3) Choose to wipe user data from the menu.
4) Turn off the phone by long-pressing the power button.
5) Prepare ODIN on your PC by using task manager to kill any KIES processes, then open ODIN.
6) Put your phone into download mode (home + power + volume down)
7) Plug your phone into the computer using the factory USB cable. The leftmost box should go yellow and an ID number will appear.
8) Flash a stock ROM from those available in ODIN format, and the phone will boot correctly.
Alternatively, it is possible to flash VillainROM 1.1 if you are not comfortable in wiping via recovery, or if you cannot do so for any reason (corrupted kernel etc), as it wipes all users data when installing. Simply ignore steps 2 to 4, and flash VillainROM 1.1 via ODIN instead of the stock ROM.
Any questions about boot loops? Ask them here rather than making new threads.
Adding a nice little video from user "dullah"
Great instructions, I wish I had these 2 nights ago.
Thanks
greigster said:
Great instructions, I wish I had these 2 nights ago.
Thanks
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Yea me too
TNX !
You're a great, I risked a heart attack!
noted with thx, I wish i had the correct instruction 3 days ago.
one more question, do we have to do one more step to flash the stock kernel after we flash the stock rom?
I plug the phone into the pc, but my drivers dont seem to be working it fails to be recognised. I tried with another Galaxy S II, and this phone does appear on the pc. Im thinking its because my phone isnt in download mode?
Any ideas?
Legend, thank god for this topic
Filed under "Need to have handy!"
You can also try just 1 2 3 & 4 and see if phone boots .
Its done just that for me as i try to clear a bootloop from a wipe to stock .
jje
I had it myself and i was pretty happy that i uses the backup function from recoverymode cwm.
I would really really recommend that u use this BEFORE doing any critical changes to your phone.
I have a Boot loop after doing a full reset, It was installed with lightning rom
Now Odin doesnt recognize my phone, thats bacause i'm on other computer now (havnt installed the drivers jet)... i tried installing kies 2.0, didnt help... any suggestions?
Edit: is there no manually way to install you phone on you computer with manual drivers or something.... it's bacause odin still doesnt recognize my phone
EDIT2: I fixed my problem, for everyone that had same issue: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961956 => these drivers work
I have done all the instructions and flashed with a stock rom with odin but my phone still does the boot loop any suggestions?
Edit: fixed it with the villainrom, sorry for my post
thx!
jody2k said:
I have done all the instructions and flashed with a stock rom with odin but my phone still does the boot loop any suggestions?
Edit: fixed it with the villainrom, sorry for my post
thx!
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I also got the boot loop.Here what i have been done:
1.flash villain rom.
2.want to change to lite'ning rom = boot loop
3.clear into factory data reset and flash stock rom = success
4.i still want to use lite'ning rom and flash it = boot loop
5.clear into factory data reset and flash lite'ning = boot loop
Is it somethin wrong with the villain rom or lite'ning rom?
Dannyboyni said:
I plug the phone into the pc, but my drivers dont seem to be working it fails to be recognised. I tried with another Galaxy S II, and this phone does appear on the pc. Im thinking its because my phone isnt in download mode?
Any ideas?
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If when connecting phone to your pc and your phone is ON then download the latest version of kies from samsung as this holds the drivers to connect to your computer properly.
If you are talking about when your phone is OFF and using ODIN then it should pick up your phone but you wont be able to flash until you are in download mode.
only other thing id add is try using a different usb port, one that is like a mainboard port not a hub.
din5353 said:
I also got the boot loop.Here what i have been done:
1.flash villain rom.
2.want to change to lite'ning rom = boot loop
3.clear into factory data reset and flash stock rom = success
4.i still want to use lite'ning rom and flash it = boot loop
5.clear into factory data reset and flash lite'ning = boot loop
Is it somethin wrong with the villain rom or lite'ning rom?
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Jep having same issues, not really an issue but i'm also stuck with the villain rom If i try to flash it with lighting rom i have boot loop
this all has started with a full factory reset, when I was on the lightning rom, the full factory reset caused my bootloop and ever sence the only rom that works on my phone is the villain rom
Exactly same happens to me
I have literom v1.0 I cant flash 1.1 or even flash stock rom without boot loops
Guys it seems there's an issue with some custom ROMs. VillainROM seems fine, as people can safely return to it.
If you cannot get a ROM to flash, then instead of flashing a custom ROM at the end of the process, ODIN a stock ROM after the wipe. That should fix the issue.
It appears some custom ROMs have a bug with wrong permissions, preventing the system from booting.
jody2k said:
Jep having same issues, not really an issue but i'm also stuck with the villain rom If i try to flash it with lighting rom i have boot loop
this all has started with a full factory reset, when I was on the lightning rom, the full factory reset caused my bootloop and ever sence the only rom that works on my phone is the villain rom
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Yes, it appears lightning rom can't cope with a full wipe when it's running. VR is set up to work after the full wipe, provided you re-install it via ODIN
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Yes, it appears lightning rom can't cope with a full wipe when it's running. VR is set up to work after the full wipe, provided you re-install it via ODIN
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I tried to install lighting after flashing with villain, also got boot loop...
jody2k said:
I tried to install lighting after flashing with villain, also got boot loop...
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Yes, that won't work, as the ROMs are not compatible. You would need to get Lightning ROM to fix the issue
Okay so I am stuck on the recovery screen. I have rebooted several times and I have ended up in the same place. I also chose wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition. Some one help
ya know, some steps of what you have done before hand will probably help, what rom did you have, what have you done etc etc,
So either you have sticky buttons or your gonna need to re-flash a rom, but as we dont know wether you mean recovery or cwm recovery this post is about as much help as a chocolate fire-guard in all honesty,
If you are on CWM download a connect your phone up via mounts and storage put the rom on your phone and install it via zip,
if your stock by the sounds of it something went bad...... try grabbing a rom from samfirmware and flash it via odin.
usually happens if you format system partition, if you dont have a hardware issue simply flash stock ROM using odin
I already flash stock rom but im still stuck at the android system recovery e3
Download mode and flash a stock rom . Boot it to run and let it set up .
jje
Is Kernel_I9100DXKL3.tar.md5 a stock rom sorry im noob
No its a KERNEL .
jje
Example of stock rom? GT-I9100_DXKL3_original??? sorry i need you help
If you are on CWM download a connect your phone up via mounts and storage put the rom on your phone and install it via zip,
This option is there in CWM but we cant mount it, I tried many times...
So it is always a good idea to keep your running custom ROM zip file on your SDcard undeleted, to flash on the emergency even while you are on the go...
yesturday only my son fingured my phone and got non stop FC...just flashed ROM again but bootloop, flashed again after Factory Reset...worked.
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min469 said:
Example of stock rom? GT-I9100_DXKL3_original??? sorry i need you help
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jsut read the complete guide in the link in my signature "All Stock Roms & Guide How to use ODIN"
and download any then see how it looks like....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i say you read first as you have zero knowledge.
inshort download stock firmware, flash using odin.
Im still stuck on CWM even after stock roming it.
min469 said:
Im still stuck on CWM even after stock roming it.
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what do you mean by stock roming, and waht did you do?
I flash stock rom on my phone but still stuck on cwm, i not really sure what i did to my phone before the problem
min469 said:
I flash stock rom on my phone but still stuck on cwm, i not really sure what i did to my phone before the problem
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which CWM???, once you successfully flash a stock rom from ODIN, then you will get only stock recovery...what happens after flashing automatically reboot to Recovery?????
Yup i got the Android system recovery e3 now, now im stuck there
more information you give more you will get help,
we cant help with least information,
Try to flash cwm or siyah in recovery. Then flash some rom and see if that helps
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
I flash cwm and flash some rom but still stuck on the cwm )):
Can u upload a pic of which recovery mode your on? Your best bet is go to samfirmware download a rom for your country or what ever you want put phone in download mode, install kies on your open task manager make sure kies isnt running grab odin and flash the stock rom,
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
I am in the same situation, stuck on the CWM Android system recovery screen. My Kernel is fine, I entered it not realizing I couldn't get out because my home button hasn't worked in over a year. I've tried resetting with the power button, and the power button + down key, but it always comes back to this screen. All I need to do is select the "reboot system now" button but without a Home Key I can't select it. Any way around this?
So.. I was using my phone normally .. but suddenly my phone went very very slow and then I turned off... I was running Unnamed rom.
But here is the deal , the phone didnt woke up! I mean , The phone got stucked into a boot loop , So I treid to enter into recovery with no luck!... Then I managed to go into download mode without any problem.
So after that I restored the phone to stock (One click root odin) . BUT the phone is still showing the Galaxy S Screen Boot loop.
HELP!
I´ve tried many things.. 2 Laptops and PC´s , ports , etc.. I also removed the sim card and the micro sd , but that didnt do anything.
So , any suggestion?
PS: Sorry 4 my english
I'm going to assume that you flashed UCKH7, either the stock without root, or the stock with root one click downloader. If you flashed something different than one of these, let me know.
Since you flashed the stock package successfully, you should now be able to get into 3e recovery by holding vol+ vol- and power buttons. Once in 3e recovery, you should do a wipe data/factory reset and your phone should then boot normally.
If you are unable to get into 3e recovery, then there is some sort of unusual problem, so post back here and we'll try to find out what it is.
creepyncrawly said:
I'm going to assume that you flashed UCKH7, either the stock without root, or the stock with root one click downloader. If you flashed something different than one of these, let me know.
Since you flashed the stock package successfully, you should now be able to get into 3e recovery by holding vol+ vol- and power buttons. Once in 3e recovery, you should do a wipe data/factory reset and your phone should then boot normally.
If you are unable to get into 3e recovery, then there is some sort of unusual problem, so post back here and we'll try to find out what it is.
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Yes , I flashed UCKH7 BUT Im still with the bootloop.. There isnt any way I can get into recovery.. This is the first time I see a problem like this.
So..?
Thanks 4 ur response
mca1490 said:
Yes , I flashed UCKH7 BUT Im still with the bootloop.. There isnt any way I can get into recovery.. This is the first time I see a problem like this.
So..?
Thanks 4 ur response
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If you can't get into recovery using the three button technique then there is something seriously wrong with your phone.
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Yes... I'm thinking possible hardware issue. But since you can still get download mode, I'd try flashing the full stock package which you can get from the Download Repository. The one you already flashed did not contain the bootloaders and other stuff. If that doesn't clear it up, then I'm thinking repair or replace.
Noob question.. Where I can find the download repository?
thanks
mca1490 said:
Noob question.. Where I can find the download repository?
thanks
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Bookmark this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1532368
lol.. thank u! ,)
Hello All.
Firstly I'm a complete Noob. I am a beginner at all this tweaking and installing new Roms which is why I am here in the first place.
I was able to root my device correctly .. The issue started when I tried to install CWR by odin.. got into a starter loop or logo loop?
I then used my google fu to try and rectify the problem and ended up bricking it. But It can go into the down load mode.
If you of you Gurus decide to help me would you kindly go through it step by step .
I would appreciate all or any assistance.
Not a a guru but have flashed that phone a few times. My i9000 has a corrupt internal SD and despite my best efforts have not managed to kill it
If you can get into recovery you can probably get into download mode (volume down + home + power). Use ODIN to reflash with a froyo rom and then have another go at installing Clockwork Mod Recovery and updating. Always worked for me
Googling i9000 froyo recovery gives you and xda page as a first result
Restore Samsung Galaxy S I9000 firmware/stock ROM (Froyo 2.2.1)
You can download everything you need from there
Bazzan
Irish74 said:
Hello All.
Firstly I'm a complete Noob. I am a beginner at all this tweaking and installing new Roms which is why I am here in the first place.
I was able to root my device correctly .. The issue started when I tried to install CWR by odin.. got into a starter loop or logo loop?
I then used my google fu to try and rectify the problem and ended up bricking it. But It can go into the down load mode.
If you of you Gurus decide to help me would you kindly go through it step by step .
I would appreciate all or any assistance.
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bazzan said:
Not a a guru but have flashed that phone a few times. My i9000 has a corrupt internal SD and despite my best efforts have not managed to kill it
If you can get into recovery you can probably get into download mode (volume down + home + power). Use ODIN to reflash with a froyo rom and then have another at installing Clockwork Mod Recovery and updating. Always worked for me
Googling i9000 froyo recovery gives you and xda page as a first result
Restore Samsung Galaxy S I9000 firmware/stock ROM (Froyo 2.2.1)
You can download everything you need form there
Bazzan
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Thanks I'll let you know how I get on. I must clarify .. It is download I can get into and not recovery as stated.
bazzan said:
Not a a guru but have flashed that phone a few times. My i9000 has a corrupt internal SD and despite my best efforts have not managed to kill it
If you can get into recovery you can probably get into download mode (volume down + home + power). Use ODIN to reflash with a froyo rom and then have another go at installing Clockwork Mod Recovery and updating. Always worked for me
Googling i9000 froyo recovery gives you and xda page as a first result
Restore Samsung Galaxy S I9000 firmware/stock ROM (Froyo 2.2.1)
You can download everything you need from there
Bazzan
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Many Thanks, Got it sorted, albeit the oldest firmware but it works ! lol
Thank you so much.:good::good::good:
i already did a search in google and XDA but nothing worked ! please read carefully
my G925I just restarted and never be able to boot again, so i enter to stock recovery and wiped cache data BUT no luck, and flashed a stock firmware and still the same, it's boot to stuck recovery and show installing updates BUT at 30% its stop and saying "erasing" then its reboot and stay in bootloop,
i managed to get into download mode and flashed TWRP recovery, when ever i try to flash a rom the phone restart again and enter bootloop and it's never shutdown!!
tried :
1- wipe everything
2- flash more than one stock firmware
3- flash recovery and succeeded BUT it's keep restarting !
4- flash custom ROM BUT no luck, keep restart at installing !
5- flashed custom kernel and it WORKED :good:
for now i can only boot into download mode without restart
have a solution ? :crying:
hussam_qashu said:
i already did a search in google and XDA but nothing worked ! please read carefully
my G925I just restarted and never be able to boot again, so i enter to stock recovery and wiped cache data BUT no luck, and flashed a stock firmware and still the same, it's boot to stuck recovery and show installing updates BUT at 30% its stop and saying "erasing" then its reboot and stay in bootloop,
i managed to get into download mode and flashed TWRP recovery, when ever i try to flash a rom the phone restart again and enter bootloop and it's never shutdown!!
tried :
1- wipe everything
2- flash more than one stock firmware
3- flash recovery and succeeded BUT it's keep restarting !
4- flash custom ROM BUT no luck, keep restart at installing !
5- flashed custom kernel and it WORKED :good:
for now i can only boot into download mode without restart
have a solution ? :crying:
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This is a soft boot due to the fact you still have the ability to access recovery and such what i would suggest you do is get factory files and restore phone back to stock and start over this should fix your problem. If you look around XDA you will find the files you will need ODIN being the main tool you will use to flash your phone.
The_Fallen_angel said:
This is a soft boot due to the fact you still have the ability to access recovery and such what i would suggest you do is get factory files and restore phone back to stock and start over this should fix your problem. If you look around XDA you will find the files you will need ODIN being the main tool you will use to flash your phone.
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that's new for me, what's "factory files" exactly ? different from firmware?
thank you for you time
hussam_qashu said:
that's new for me, what's "factory files" exactly ? different from firmware?
thank you for you time
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no i just said factory file as in the firmware just return phone to stock using Odin and you should have a working phone. to start with again
The_Fallen_angel said:
no i just said factory file as in the firmware just return phone to stock using Odin and you should have a working phone. to start with again
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already tried that, no luck
keep restarting.
Maybe motherboard issue ?
hussam_qashu said:
already tried that, no luck
keep restarting.
Maybe motherboard issue ?
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You have flashed a stock firmware with stock bootloader etc. using odin and still stuck in a soft brick ? remember to wipe the phone a rule of thumb i use is to wipe the phone 3 times before i flash and 3 times after i flash. during the first boot up it may take a little time to boot as it must rebuild the cache. I dont think it is a motherboard issue i think you may have just flashed a wrong file that needs to be wiped out before continuing on. i have had this problem in the past with a galaxy s2 when i was developing custom roms for it. it took me a couple of wipes and factory firmware reflashes but i eventually got the phone back in working order. look here for the factory files you will need to re flash your phone with odin ----> https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-G925I/ also make sure you are using the latest version of ODIN you will to put your phone in download mode instead of recovery
Hi, could you fix it ?? I am facing the same issue.